Feature Writer - Personal Finance 
Location: US, CA, 
Department: Content

Company profile:
ConsumerTrack is a technology-centric internet marketing company built on a culture of excellence. We are the preferred digital advertiser for premium financial brands such as American Express, Discover, Allstate and Equifax. Through our 1600+ websites, we set the vision and the strategy for our clients to reach and connect with their target audience.At ConsumerTrack, we pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity, and passion. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to maximize your job performance and satisfaction with a company that is constantly growing.We are committed to recruit, retain, and promote employees with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe such diversity fosters growth and innovation, ensuring we remain an industry leader.We’re currently looking for energetic, driven and entrepreneurial trendsetters for all areas of the #URL_2a5cb7925ac0d5929dbe762cfc72b186318a2597921e82d05639bbb5978f8089# you’re looking to advance your career and become a part of our team, we invite you to apply for our open positions.

Job description:
Have you always dreamed of having your work to be featured on a number of major finance and news online publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and Forbes? This is your opportunity!ConsumerTrack is a fast growing and innovative internet marketing company in the midst of an explosive growth phase. We are the preferred digital advertiser for premium financial brands such as American Express, Discover, and Allstate. Our GoMedia Network made up of 1,600 personal finance websites informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. We partner with a number of major media outlets such as Business Insider and US News &amp; World Report to provide compelling and edifying personal finance content to make it easy for consumers to navigate through the world of finance.We have an immediate need for a Features Writer to join our breakthrough Content Team. The Features Writer will use their informative and investigative wordsmith skills to write helpful, in-depth articles related to personal finance, business and consumer trends, and fiscal frugality. We’re not looking for someone who can Google “how to save money” and regurgitate what they read on other personal finance blogs. We need a stand-out journalist who is comfortable analyzing data, finding original sources, and dissecting complex information for our large audience. He/she will work directly with the Content Manager and with a multitude of expert in-house and contributing writers and authors to publish what the world wants to know and share. If you are ambitious, driven, self-motivated and want to work in a fun, collaborative environment that is as diverse, adventurous and open-minded as the content we create, the Feature Writer job is for you!Responsibilities: • Write high-quality, in-depth personal finance content for national GOBankingRates site and partner sites • Work with editorial director, as well as SEO, PR, and Social teams to craft content that meets business objectives and is effective across all channels • Respond to media inquiries, representing GOBankingRates from an expert perspective • Help develop and evolve the GOBankingRates voice

Requirements:
Requirements: • Degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field, and/or credentialed in financial field • At least three years covering personal finance, economy, banking or similar • Candidates with a professional designation in the financial field are strongly preferred, though extensive experience writing on personal finance will also be considered • Ability to handle heavy writing workload while meeting editorial standards and guidelines • Familiarity with writing for an online publication, with basic understanding of SEO, HTML, and WordPress or similar CMS • Knowledge of AP StylePlease send a brief cover letter, resume, and links to 2-3 published writing samples.This is a full-time position based in our El Segundo office.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary with excellent growth opportunity  • We will invest in you! • Excellent medical, dental and vision plans • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days • 401k- We contribute 3% of employee’s salary! • Free Gym Membership for elite Spectrum Clubs • Monthly complimentary catered breakfast/lunches • Monthly employee outings (ex. Bowling, Paintball, Bonfire, etc.)Do companies like this really exist? Yes – Check us out on Facebook! #URL_395676d9f20f6d0de59bc7456bd2ddfdf53db0013edfdfeb455c2df66eeed0c4#We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.